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What are your top games of 2025? It was a fantastic year for gaming. From an abundance of incredible RPGs, a new console, marvellous 3D platformers and gaming stories we’ll remember forever — this year had it all. Our full GOTY list is live at QD now. #goty #gaming #videogames

During The Game Awards, indie studio Sluggerfly dropped a demo for Super Meat Boy 3D, giving players a small bite of what this notoriously tough platformer looks like in this new perspective. We played it — our thoughts at QD now. #SuperMeatBoy3D #TheGameAwards

“Skate Story is weird, confident, and completely committed to its vibe. It doesn’t care if everything makes sense, as long as it feels right — and more often than not, it absolutely does.” Jules’ review is live at QD now. #SkateStory #DevolverDigital

"Tingus Goose is one of the most addictive and messed up games of 2025. I don’t think I’ve ever played anything quite like it. Developers Sweatychair claim to 'sell WTF for a living' and you really are getting what you pay for here." Read more from Jules at QD now. #TingusGoose #Sweatychair

"If you ever watched Ron sacrifice himself in that giant wizard’s chess match and thought, “Yeah, I’d like a go at that — but maybe without the risk of being flattened,” GoChess Wizard Mini is the next best thing." More at QD now. #HarryPotter #Chess #Tabletop #GoChess

If this early slice of Resident Evil 9 is anything to go by, survival horror fans are in need for a fresh change of undies. Our interview with producer Masato Kumazawa-san at QD now. #RE9 #ResidentEvilRequiem #Capcom

This is an Xbox? Xbox and Crocs are unleashing a limited-edition footwear crossover and it's going on sale this week. Would you wear them?

The new Tides of Annihilation trailer features an epic new boss fight, showcasing the spectacular action in store for fans. More at QD.

Preview | Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined: ‘A Big Upgrade & More’ Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined is yet another remake of a classic, updating the ambitious JRPG for modern audiences. Taking a significant jump from their remakes of Dragon Quest 1 & 2, developers Square Enix have leapt all the way to remaking…

"It’s a first-person, 3D puzzler with graphics not too dissimilar to Blue Prince, but the truth is the game is far from the ideal puzzle adventure I was hoping for." Read more from Jules at QD. #SecretsofBlackrockManor #PuzzleGame

Dispatch somehow nails both comedy and drama, while packing in exciting action, filthy jokes, and tough decisions. It’s at the top of its genre. More from Shaun at QD now. @theadhocstudio #Dispatch #PlayStation5

“The Berlin Apartment is a quiet game that does a lot with small moments. Its stories are moving and deeply personal — lingering in your mind well after the credits roll, without ever feeling melodramatic.” More from Tim at QD now.

“Forestrike has a lot to admire. On first glance, the pixel-art and painted stills are brimming with character. However, a myriad of performance issues on the Switch version are holding the game back…”

If you’ve got patience for repetition and love your survival cosies with a dash of challenge, Winter Burrow is a delightful little pick-up. A few small bugs could use patching, but nothing game-breaking. It’s the kind of title best enjoyed with a hot cocoa and a thick blanket — just prepare to do a…

Coffee Talk Tokyo ordered and ready to serve in 2026

"DAMON and BABY to be born early 2026! I know — that’s probably the weirdest headline I’ve ever written. But it fits perfectly for DAMON and BABY, the new action-adventure-exploration-shooter from Arc System Works, revealed during State of Play Japan."

Hold on to your konbini socks — State of Play Japan just confirmed inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories will be released in early 2026.

Sony has unveiled a slick new gaming monitor designed for the PlayStation 5 during today's State of Play event. While it looks the part, it's uncertain if we'll ever see it released in Australia. What do you think? Let us know below. #PlayStation #PS5

"The series highlighted the edibility of Magikarp — hell, the Pokémon Tatsugiri looks exactly like sushi on rice — but when every “animal” in the game is a Pokémon... What's happening to the Milktanks, Fidough, and Vanilite of the world!?" More at QD now. #PokemonLegendsZA #Nintendo

Ninja Gaiden 4 doesn’t pull punches when it comes to its brutal amount of bloodshed, but is it the goriest game of the year? Read more at QD. #NinjaGaiden4 @teamninjastudio @platinumgames_official https://questdaily.com.au/news/ninja-gaiden-4-soaked-in-blood/

“A Pizza Delivery is a game that feels close to something special. It's a small, moody story about delivering a pizza in a strange, disconnected town… But like a pizza pulled out of the oven too soon, it never quite delivers the way it should.” Read Sam’s review at QD now. #APizzaDelivery…

“If you love a good ghost story mixed with puzzles, southern charm, and dark magic — Foolish Mortals is your next cosy obsession. Set in Louisiana in 1933, this point-and-click adventure from Inklingwood Studios brings together mystery and a touch of the supernatural, all wrapped in beautiful…

We're thrilled to reveal a new card from the upcoming Magic: The Gathering set: Avatar: The Last Airbender. Introducing source material card: Insurrection. This card is a frame taken from the iconic animated series. Read more at QD. #MagicTheGathering #MTGxATLA #Avatar #mtg #magicthegathering

Nintendo lead the charge in November with both Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment and Kirby Air Riders set to release. But the fun doesn't end there. Head to QD for all of our most anticipated games for November 2025. #Gaming #VideoGames #Nintendo #Xbox #PlayStation

"Two Point Museum on Nintendo Switch 2 might now be my preferred way to play — mouse controls or not." Read more at QD. #TwoPointMuseum #TwoPoint #SEGA #Gaming #Nintendo #NintendoSwitch2

"Kids don't care about the graphical quality in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, they care about fun gameplay and cute characters, which Z-A has in spades." #Pokemon @pokemon @nintendoaunz

Burnout fan? Wreckcreation has plenty to offer. Unfortunately, it doesn’t quite make it to the finish line. Read more at QD. #Wreckcreation #Gaming #THQ

A full remake of the original Halo has been unveiled, rebuilt from the ground up and launching on next year. We played a 25 minute demo of Halo: Campaign Evolved and caught up with the creators. More at QD now. #Halo #HaloCampaignEvolved #Xbox #PlayStation

Absolum brings a fresh take to the roguelite genre combining Beat 'em up combat, stunning artwork, and a deep and evolving fantasy world. Even after beating the game multiple times, I’m still running it back, testing my skills and uncovering new secrets. @absolumgame #Absolum @dotemugames

Last week, QD caught up with Justin Vasquez, Creative Director at Eidos Montreal and Miles Winzeler, Producer at Obsidian Entertainment, to talk scary spiders and all things Grounded 2. Check it out at QD now. #Grounded2 #Xbox #ObsidianEntertainment #EdiosMontreal

"There’s so much more I want to scream about this game, but doing so will spoil more of what makes it so great. It’s easily my favourite Xbox title of the year." Read Julian's review at QD now. #Keeper #DoubleFineProductions #Xbox

“For those who like a good deal of layered economics and a careful balancing act, be prepared — Anno is back! And from what I've played, Anno 117: Pax Romana is doing everything right.” More from Nathanael at QD now.

"BALL x PIT is a joyous rogue-like romp that is sure to leave players having a ball." Read River's review at QD now. #BallxPit #DevolverDigital

Another year, another Just Dance. And no matter who you are, we can answer whether you should buy a copy of Just Dance 2026 Edition. Check it out at QD now. #JustDance2026 #Ubisoft

"Oh, and I met a stripper moth who gifted me a bikini I can give my followers." The new Cult of the Lamb DLC is shaping up to be a hoot! Sonia went hands-on with Woolhaven at PAX Aus and caught up with the team at Massive Monster.

"It might only be a demo, but it is clear that iRacing Arcade isn't trying to be iRacing Lite. It's forging its own path, and already feels genuinely fresh." More from Tim at QD now. #iRacing #Racing #Gaming

"Little Nightmares III creeped me out just enough that I sometimes dreaded picking up the controller again — but in that weirdly satisfying, “this game is doing its job” kind of way. The atmosphere was spot-on; the mechanics, not so much." More from Sonia at QD now. #LittleNightmaresIII #Gaming

What’s your favourite video game weapon? With iconic designs and badass names, weapons in video games are often as memorable as those that wield them. The team has compiled a list of our favourites. Read more at Quest Daily now.

"Battlefield 6’s campaign is short and sharp, giving players a taste of everything the main game (multiplayer) offers and more. It also delivers its fair share of jank..." Read our single player campaign review at QD now. #BF6

“The fact that this masterpiece was crafted by three blokes in Adelaide is testament to their vision, skill and ambition.” Read Mark’s love letter to Silksong at QD now. #HollowKnight #Silksong #TeamCherry

Bethesda is going all-out for PAX Australia this week! Whether you’re an adventurer, ready to rip and tear, or waltz through the wasteland, there is something for every fan to look forward to. Read more at QD now. #PAXAus2025 #Bethesda

We've been demoing the show floor ahead of PAX Aus 2025 and its safe to say there's no fun shortage here. If, like us, you can't wait to get stuck in — or perhaps you can't make it to PAX Aus this year — we've compiled and reviewed a heap of demos on offer. More at QD now! #PAXAus2025

Pokémon Legends Z-A introduces new Mega Evolutions, so naturally we had to assign of them a podcast. Complete with witty show concepts and tongue-in-cheek takes on their personalities. More from Rose at QD now. #Nintendo #Pokemon #PokemonLegendsZA

October says 'hold my beer' with the likes of Ghost of Yotei, Pokémon Legends Z-A, and Ninja Gaiden 4 making it a massive months for new game releases. The full list at QD now. #VideoGames #Gaming

The world of Ghost of Yōtei is alive with animals big and small; bears, birds, deer, fish — we travelled around to see them all. Head to QD now to see our detailed snaps of the animals from the game. #GhostofYotei #PlayStation #PS5 #PS5Pro

"When it comes to psychological horror games, Silent Hill f has really stretched the boundaries, setting a high bar for the Silent Hill franchise and horror games in general." Read more from Fish at QD now. #SilentHillf #Konami

"Obojima: Tales From The Tall Grass leans heavily into the vibe of Dungeons & Dragons meets Studio Ghibli. That means it's a homerun for a certain table of players. Specifically, players who delve into the role-playing aspect of tabletop games." Read more from Nathanael at QD now.

If you’re after an indie game that’ll make you laugh and feel at home, this one’s worth the trip to Arralla Isle. Just… be prepared for a lot of butt bounce. Like, a lot. Read Rose’s review of Letters to Arralla at QD now. #LettersToArralla

Star Birds is for the kind of player who enjoys watching machines hum and seeing a production network running at peak efficiency. Pure bliss. Read Tom’s early access preview at QD now.

Magic’s 2026 Line-Up: Hobbits, Heroes and the Final Frontier! Wizards of the Coast just dropped their full slate of Magic: The Gathering sets for 2026 — and it's boldly going where Magic hasn’t gone before. Learn more at QD now. #MagicTheGathering #Marvel #TheHobbit #StarTrek